- •4. The english verbals. The infinitive
- •1. State the forms of the following infinitives.
- •3. Give the form of the infinitive according to the description.
- •4. Use the right form of the infinitive.
- •5. Translate these sentences into English, paying attention to the form of the infinitive.
- •6. Paraphrase the sentences using the infinitive without the particle "to" after the verbs "see", "hear", "watch", "notice", "feel".
- •7. Change these questions to use the verb "make".
- •8. Complete the sentences. Use the infinitive to express a) permission, compulsion; b) advice, preference.
- •9. Paraphrase these sentences to use "won't have".
- •10. Translate into English.
- •11. Use the right form of the infinitive in brackets. Insert the particle "to" where necessary.
- •12. Complete the following sentences using the infinitive as
- •13. Translate into English.
- •15. Paraphrase the sentences to use the infinitive as
- •16. Join two sentences into one. Use the infinitive as an attribute to the noun in italics.
- •17. Join two sentences into one. Use the infinitive as an adverbial modifier of
- •19. Translate these sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the infinitives.
- •20. Paraphrase using the infinitive.
- •21. Make up sentences using the following infinitive phrases parenthetically.
- •22. Paraphrase the sentences to use the complex object with the infinitive.
- •23. Translate into English using the complex object with the infinitive.
- •24. Paraphrase to use the complex subject with the infinitive.
- •25. Translate into English.
- •26. Replace the clauses in the following sentences with infinitive phrases.
- •27. Paraphrase using "for-phrases" with infinitives.
- •29. Translate into English.
7. Change these questions to use the verb "make".
Example: Why did he resign?
What made him resign?
1. Why do you suspect James? 2. Why did you cross out these words? 3. Why did Bill change his mind? 4. Why did Mary break off her engagement to Alex? 5. Why did Florence divorce her husband? 6. Why did you laugh? 7. Why did the Jacksons move to a new house? 8. Why did she burst out crying? 9. Why did you ask it? 10. Why did they hush up the incident?
8. Complete the sentences. Use the infinitive to express a) permission, compulsion; b) advice, preference.
a) 1. When I was a schoolgirl, Mother never let me... 2. The rain made me... 3. She was determined to make Roger... 4. Will you let me...? 5. The sound of the door, opening again, made him... 6. A little boy came up to the stream and let his toy boat... 7. A familiar melody made me... 8. She has been keeping my book for quite a while, I shan't let her... 9. The tutor let the students... 10. Bob had a splitting headache in the morning and his roommate made him...
b) 1. You look tired and exhausted. You had better... 2. If I have time to spare I would rather... 3. The trousers are too baggy, why not...? 4. The dress doesn't fit you, I'm afraid. You had better... 5. As it appears blue doesn't become me, I'd rather... 6. If you feel out of sorts, you'd better... 7. To save the trouble of standing in a line, I'd rather... 8. You say you can't do all the shopping by yourself. Why not...? 9. I don't like a suit made to order. I'd rather... 10. This hat looks ridiculous with your coat. Why not...? 11. It's very cold today, you'd better... 12. Travelling by air did not produce any impression on me. We had better...
9. Paraphrase these sentences to use "won't have".
Example: The tutor doesn't allow the pupils to call out the answers. The tutor won't have the pupils call out the answers.
1. Mother doesn't allow me to keep late hours. 2. Julia's parents do not allow her to buy dresses old-fashioned in cut and colour. 3. The librarian doesn't allow students to keep books for months. 4. Granny doesn't allow me to wear a demi-coat in winter. 5. The tutor doesn't allow us to talk Russian at an English tutorial. 6. Marian doesn't allow her two sons to neglect their studies. 7. Philip doesn't allow his daughter to talk back to him. 8. Nurses in the kindergarten do not allow the children to lie in the sun for a long time.
10. Translate into English.
I. 1. Если у тебя мало времени, то надо приступить к делу сразу же. 2. Ирина почувствовала, что от волнения у нее дрожат руки. 3. Что заставило вас сказать мне неправду? 4. Не сердись но я не позволю тебе каждый раз опаздывать к обеду. 5. Почему бы вам не пойти в деканат и не решить этот вопрос с деканом? 6. Майкл в страхе наблюдал, как зубной врач готовил инструмент. 7. Ты давно жалуешься на головную боль. Тебе надо бы сходить к врачу. 8. Мне не хочется никуда идти, я лучше посижу дома. 9. Мама не разрешила Маргарет пойти на занятия, так как у девочки была высокая температура. 10. Фрэнк видел, как его друг сел на автобус, который шел в обратном направлении. 11. Я не позволю вам грубить мне. 12. Джейн сделала много ошибок в последней контрольной, и учитель заставил ее переписать работу.
II. 1. Видели, как Артур вошел в этот дом. 2. Слышали, как мисс Грей упомянула это имя. 3. Видели, как этот человек выстрелил в полицейского. 4. Слышали, как миссис Прайс спрашивала об этом. 5. Видели, как Джеймс сел в машину. 6. Заметили, как он поднял что-то с пола. 7. Видели, как Барбара села в поезд.